Sherco 300
Real ownership data from 441 UK 300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 12.1% |
| Brakes | major | 10.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3% |
| Wheels | major | 2.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
300 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 1,482 mi | 286 | 80% |
| 2020 | 64 | 1,680 mi | 234 | 85.42% |
| 2019 | 66 | 1,751 mi | 392 | 77.18% |
| 2018 | 61 | 1,980 mi | 221 | 82.86% |
| 2017 | 57 | 1,990 mi | 177 | 80.77% |
| 2016 | 71 | 2,797 mi | 323 | 84.25% |
| 2015 | 34 | 2,084 mi | 146 | 78.22% |
| 2014 | 24 | 2,293 mi | 242 | 73.08% |
300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sherco 300?
Across 441 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sherco 300?
The median Sherco 300 in the UK has covered 1,896 miles, and typically rides about 261 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,146 and 3,110 miles.
Is the Sherco 300 reliable?
81.12% of Sherco 300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.13 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 441 Sherco 300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.